TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Program Overview
The ‘Ash Tree Bounty Chase’ is a lead generation initiative by Top Tier Tree
LLC to identify ash trees infested or potentially infested with pests or
diseases, such as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Participants who provide verified
information will receive a portion of the bounty pool as a reward.

2. Eligibility

1. • Participation
     is open to residents and businesses within Top Tier Tree’s Minnesota
     service area.
   • Participants
     must be 18 years or older. Minors may participate with parental or
     guardian consent.
   • Employees
     of Top Tier Tree LLC and their immediate family members are not eligible
     to participate.
   • Participants
     must not be prohibited by Minnesota or federal law from receiving
     monetary rewards or prizes.

3. Submission Requirements
To qualify for a reward, participants must:

1. • Provide
     the exact location of the tree (address or GPS coordinates) within
     Minnesota.
   • Submit
     at least one clear photo showing visible signs of infestation, such as
     D-shaped exit holes, woodpecker damage, or canopy dieback.
   • Provide
     any known contact information for the property owner (if the tree is on
     private property).
   • Ensure
     that all submitted information is accurate and complete.
   • Acknowledge
     that submissions will become the property of Top Tier Tree LLC for
     verification and service purposes.

4. Verification Process

1. • Top
     Tier Tree will review all submissions to determine if the tree is
     infested and within our Minnesota service area.
   • Submissions
     leading to verified infestations or services will be eligible for a
     reward.
   • If
     multiple participants report the same tree, the reward will be issued to
     the first verified submission based on the timestamp of receipt.
   • Participants
     will be notified of their submission’s status within 14 business days.
   • Top
     Tier Tree reserves the right to reject incomplete, false, or unverifiable
     submissions.

5. Bounty Pool and Rewards

1. • The
     bounty pool is funded by Top Tier Tree LLC.
   • The
     available bounty pool funds are limited to $10,000.00.
   • Rewards
     will be allocated as follows:
     • $25-50
       for each verified submission that leads to a confirmed infestation
       report.
     • Additional
       bonus for high-priority and/or high-scale infestations.
     • Additional
       bonus for reports that lead to removal by Top Tier Tree LLC.
   • Participants
     earning $600 or more in rewards during a calendar year will be issued a
     Form 1099-NEC, as required by the IRS. Participants are responsible for
     reporting all income to the appropriate tax authorities.
   • Payments
     will be issued via check, direct deposit, or other agreed-upon methods
     within 60 days of verification.
   • Top
     Tier Tree LLC reserves the right to set a maximum reward limit per
     participant during a calendar year.

6. Legal and Ethical Compliance

1. • Participants
     must not trespass or violate property rights to obtain information.
   • Participants
     must comply with Minnesota state and local laws regarding property access
     and reporting.
   • Top
     Tier Tree LLC is not responsible for disputes between participants and
     property owners.
   • Participants
     must not submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information. Doing so
     may result in disqualification from the program and potential legal
     action.
   • By
     participating, participants confirm they have no legal or contractual
     restrictions preventing their involvement in the program.

7. Privacy and Confidentiality

1. • Personal
     information collected will be used solely for the purposes of verifying
     submissions and issuing rewards.
   • Top
     Tier Tree LLC will not share participants’ information with third parties
     without consent.
   • Property
     owner information obtained during the program will be handled with
     confidentiality and used exclusively for service verification and contact
     purposes.

8. Program Modifications and Termination

1. • Top
     Tier Tree LLC reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the
     program at any time without prior notice.
   • Any
     changes will be posted on the official Top Tier Tree website and
     communicated to participants.
   • In
     the event of termination, rewards for verified submissions made prior to
     termination will still be honored.

9. Liability

1. • Top
     Tier Tree LLC is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury resulting
     from participation in this program.
   • Participants
     assume all risks associated with their involvement in the program.
   • By
     participating, participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless Top Tier
     Tree LLC and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities
     arising from their involvement.

10. Disputes and Appeals

1. • Participants
     may appeal decisions related to their submissions within 7 business days
     of receiving notification.
   • Appeals
     must be submitted in writing to Top Tier Tree LLC, detailing the basis
     for the appeal.
   • Top
     Tier Tree LLC will review appeals and provide a final decision within 14
     business days. All decisions are final and binding.